The Ultimate Playroom Decorating Quiz

Kids may not be the neatest creatures, but they need their space to be organized or they get overwhelmed. Find out what you need to know to design a creative and well-designed playroom for your kids by taking our quiz.

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Question 1 of 10

What is a playroom's main function?

It keeps the kids out of the living room.

It keeps the kids indoors.

It provides a safe play area for the kids.

A well-designed playroom will provide your kids with a safe place for a variety of activities, even during inclement weather.

Question 2 of 10

What's the main disadvantage of a basement play area?

There's little natural light.

Though a basement play area does lack natural light, don't give up on this option. Install lots of ceiling lights and decorate the room in light, cheery colors.

It's too scary for kids.

It's too cold for kids.

Question 3 of 10

When designing a playroom, it's important to make sure that kids books and toys are:

accessible

Plan storage that is geared to kids. Their stuff should be visible, accessible and orderly so they won't be overwhelmed.

new

out of sight

Question 4 of 10

When designing a playroom, be sure to include:

study areas

play areas

both of the above

To get the most out of your playroom, be sure to divide it into study and play areas. That way your first-grader can get his homework down while your toddler is toddling.

Question 5 of 10

Which type of paint is best to use in a playroom?

water-based

oil-based

child-safe

Whatever colors you choose for your child's playroom, make sure to use child-safe paints.

Question 6 of 10

The corners on furnishings in a playroom should be:

squared

rounded

Corners and edges of all furniture and accessories in a child's playroom should be rounded and smooth.

sharp

Question 7 of 10

Which color should you use around windows in a playroom to maximize natural light?

black

beige

white

To enhance the intake of natural light into your playroom, paint the window trim bright white.

Question 8 of 10

Which ceiling color will balance a bold color palette on a playroom's walls?

blue

yellow

white

When choosing bold colors such as deep blue, red or emerald green for your playroom, be sure to paint the ceiling white to provide a visual balance.

Question 9 of 10

What's the best way to create a whimsical playroom?

Use cash.

Use credit cards.

Use your imagination.

Whatever your budget, you can create a whimsical and delightful playroom by letting your imagination run wild.

Question 10 of 10

Most people are more comfortable in a room that is painted in :

light colors on bottom and dark on top

dark colors on bottom and light on top

Studies have shown that most people are more comfortable in a room that mimics the dark tones of the Earth on it's lower walls and the lightness of the sky on top. Remember to counterbalance dark walls by painting your ceiling a light color.